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LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES – REGULAR MEETING
Wednesday, September 15, 2010 · 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles Trade­Technical College
South Campus Technology Building · Room TE 101 – First Floor
400 W. Washington Boulevard · Los Angeles, California 90015 The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) was called to order at 12:33 p.m. with President Georgia L. Mercer presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Tina Park, Nancy Pearlman, Miguel Santiago, and Sylvia Scott­Hayes. Absent: Kelly Candaele (arrived at 12:36 p.m.). Interim Student Trustee Rodney D. Robinson was not present (arrived at 1:30 p.m.). Chancellor Daniel J. LaVista was present.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – CLOSED SESSION AGENDA MATTERS None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION Motion by Trustee Santiago, seconded by Trustee Field, to recess to Closed Session in accordance with The Ralph M. Brown Act to discuss the matters on the Closed Session agenda as posted (see Attachment A). APPROVED: 6 Ayes The regular meeting recessed to Closed Session at 12:34 p.m. (Trustee Candaele arrived at 12:36 p.m.) (Interim Student Trustee Robinson arrived at 1:30 p.m.)
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING The regular meeting of the Board of Trustees of the LACCD reconvened at 2:15 p.m. with President Georgia L. Mercer presiding. On roll call the following members were present: Mona Field, Georgia L. Mercer, Tina Park, and Sylvia Scott­ Hayes. Absent: Kelly Candaele, Nancy Pearlman, and Miguel Santiago. Interim Student Trustee Rodney D. Robinson was present. Chancellor Daniel J. LaVista was present. Trustee Park led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. (Trustees Candaele and Santiago arrived at 2:16 p.m.)
WELCOMING REMARKS BY DR. ROLAND CHAPDELAINE, PRESIDENT, LOS ANGELES TRADE­
TECHNICAL COLLEGE (LATTC) Dr. Chapdelaine welcomed the Board members to the College.
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Ms. Lisa Muñoz, ASO President, LATTC, welcomed the Board members to the College. Dr. Chapdelaine introduced the following individuals from LATTC: Ms. Lourdes Brent, Academic Senate President; Ms. Carole Anderson, AFT Chapter President; Ms. Lori Hunter, AFT Staff Chapter Chair; Mr. Charles Ruffin, Representative, SEIU Local 721; Ms. C’Artis Blevins, Representative, SEIU Local 99; Mr. Phil Penner, Representative, Building and Trades; Dr. Mary Gallagher, Vice President, Administrative Services; Mr. Ramon Castillo, Vice President, Student Services; Ms. Deborah Harrington, Vice President, Academic Affairs; Ms. Marcy Drummond, Vice President, Workforce and Economic Development; Dr. Rhea Chung, Director, LATTC Foundation; Mr. David Ysais, Director, Public Relations; Ms. Anna Badalyan, Dean, Institutional Effectiveness; Dr. Letia Royal­Burnett, Compliance Officer; Ms. Christie Dam, Executive Assistant to the President; and Ms. Cynthia Morley­Mower, Representative, Teamsters Local 911. (Trustee Pearlman arrived at 2:20 p.m.)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to approve the following minutes: Regular Meeting and Closed Session – June 30, 2010 Regular Meeting and Closed Session – July 14, 2010 Regular Meeting and Closed Session – July 28, 2010 Regular Meeting and Closed Session – August 11, 2010 Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) APPROVED: 7 Ayes
REPORTS FROM REPRESENTATIVES OF EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS AT THE RESOURCE TABLE None.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category A) Oral Presentations President Mercer entertained a motion to allocate three minutes per speaker regarding the Los Angeles City College (LACC) Athletics Program. Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to allocate three minutes per speaker. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) APPROVED: 7 Ayes The following individuals addressed the Board requesting the reinstatement of the LACC Athletics Program: Mr. Hayward Nishioka, Mr. Hal Miller, Mr. Steve Finley, Mr. Richard Kollen, Mr. Phillip Pote, Mr. Don Buford, and Mr. Dave Moreno. Mr. Nishioka distributed a copy of his remarks. Dr. Jamillah Moore, President, LACC, discussed the effort to raise the funds that are needed to reinstate the Athletics Program. Mrs. Norma Ramirez and Mr. Eugene Hernandez addressed the Board regarding the cancellation of Mexican Independence Day celebrations at Los Angeles Mission College (LAMC).
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 2 ­ 9/15/10 12:30 p.m. Proposed Actions None.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES – MULTIPLE AGENDA MATTERS None.
REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE BOARD The following reports to the LACCD governing board, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by the Board of Trustees and action taken as indicated. Report on Actions Taken in Closed Session – September 15, 2010 President Mercer indicated that The Ralph M. Brown Act requires that certain matters be reported publicly after Closed Session. The Board took no actions required to be reported. Reports of Standing and Special Committees Trustee Pearlman reported on the morning’s Infrastructure Committee meeting. (Trustee Santiago left at 3:07 p.m.) Com. No. BT1. Cultural Diversity Month Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BT1. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustee Scott­Hayes: WHEREAS, The County of Los Angeles has declared the month of October as Cultural Diversity Month; and WHEREAS, The Los Angeles Community College District not only enrolls but employs many individuals from a wide range of ethnic backgrounds and recognizes the importance of a diversified staff, whether it be in the classroom or acquiring services from support staff; and WHEREAS, In celebration of the diverse cultures that the LACCD serves and employs, the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby wishes to recognize the history and contributions of the different cultures that make our District great; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby reaffirms its commitment to the importance of cultural diversity in the workforce; and be it further RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby proclaims the month of October as Cultural Diversity Month in the Los Angeles Community College District. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) ADOPTED: 6 Ayes (Trustee Santiago returned at 3:08 p.m.)
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 3 ­ 9/15/10 12:30 p.m. Com. No. BT2. AIDS Walk Los Angeles Motion by Trustee Field, seconded by Trustee Scott­Hayes, to adopt Com. No. BT2. as follows: The following resolution is presented by Trustee Field: WHEREAS, AIDS Project Los Angeles is sponsoring AIDS Walk Los Angeles on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Melrose Avenue and San Vicente Boulevard in West Hollywood. Each year local business and government entities sponsor teams and participants who raise funds solicit contributions from friends and family all of which goes towards the fight against AIDS; and WHEREAS, AIDS affects people of all ethnicities, socio­economic groups, and sexual orientations; and WHEREAS, Finding new treatments will benefit everyone, including some of the 4.5 million residents of the Los Angeles Community College District; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District hereby commends AIDS Walk Los Angeles for its good work in our community and urges all LACCD students and employees to join the LACCD team at the walk this October 17, 2010. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Com. No. BT3. Resolution – District Classified Employees Retirement Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt Com. No. BT3. as follows: WHEREAS, The classified employees identified below have been employed with the Los Angeles Community College District for many years; and WHEREAS, The classified employees have contributed significantly toward providing the highest quality of services to our students and the public on behalf of the Los Angeles Community College District; now, therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Personnel Commission and the Board of Trustees of the Los Angeles Community College District do hereby commend the employees for their contributions and extend best wishes in their retirement. SUMMARY OF RETIRED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES August 1, 2010 – August 31, 2010
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
1 Paul 2 Abdullah II 3 Grande Eileen J. Leon Saleem Mary Louise JOB CLASSIFICATION
Admissions & Records Evaluation Technician Custodian Admissions & Records Assistant YEARS
OF
SERVICE
LOCATION 30 30 20 East Trade­Tech Valley Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 4 ­ 9/15/10 12:30 p.m. REPORTS FROM THE CHANCELLOR AND COLLEGE PRESIDENTS The following reports to the LACCD governing board, considered as a part as if fully set forth hereto and certified copies of which are on file in the Office of the Board of Trustees, were presented by Chancellor LaVista and action taken as indicated. Chancellor LaVista deferred to Dr. Chapdelaine. Dr. Chapdelaine introduced Mr. David Rios, Student, LATTC. He indicated that Mr. Rios has been selected to represent the 2012 United States Paralympics Wheelchair Basketball team during the Paralympics Games to be held in London, England. Mr. Rios expressed his appreciation for the recognition. Dr. Chapdelaine introduced Mr. Gerardo Hacer, Alumnus, LATTC. He indicated that Mr. Hacer has created two sculptures that are on permanent display at LATTC. Mr. Hacer expressed his appreciation to the faculty and administrators at LATTC for their support. Presentation on Los Angeles Trade­Technical College’s Trade Bridge Academy Chancellor LaVista gave an overview regarding the Los Angeles Trade­Technical College (LATTC) Trade Bridge Academy. He deferred to Dr. Chapdelaine. Dr. Chapdelaine distributed a document entitled “Trade Bridge Academy (TBA).” He indicated that TBA is a campus­wide initiative designed to measurably improve student success across the board. He presented a video regarding the TBA. Dr. Chapdelaine also distributed a copy of a poem entitled “Save Me a Spot in College” and introduced Mr. Imrith Martinez, Student, LATTC, who wrote the poem. Bond Program Presentations Chancellor LaVista distributed a document entitled “LACCD Board of Trustees Bond Program Presentations.” He discussed the document with respect to the schedule of bond program presentations for the next six months. Mr. Lloyd Silberstein, Program Director, Build—LACCD, discussed the document with respect to the bond program presentation topics. There was discussion regarding the Bond Program schedule of presentations and the presentation topics. Assembly Bill No. 194 Chancellor LaVista distributed a copy of Assembly Bill No. 194 – Retirement: local employees. This bill would place a cap on the maximum salary or pay rate upon which retirement benefits shall be based. He requested the support of the Board for the inclusion of the LACCD as one of the California community college districts requesting that the Governor veto Assembly Bill No. 194. Trustee Scott­Hayes reported that at a recent meeting of the Community College League of California (CCLC) Advisory Committee on Legislation at which there was discussion regarding several bills related to retirement compensation. The Advisory Committee recommended opposition to these bills. Ms. Camille Goulet, General Counsel, recommended that the Board permit Chancellor LaVista to articulate the District’s position to oppose these bills on the Board’s behalf.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS
Matters Requiring a Majority Vote President Mercer entertained a motion to adopt the Consent Calendar Items on Matters Requiring a Majority Vote, with the limitation that the Interim Student Trustee’s vote shall not apply to HRD1., HRD2., PC1., and the Correspondence. Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Trustee Field, to adopt the Consent Calendar Items on matters requiring a majority vote. President Mercer inquired if the Trustees have items that need clarification or separation for the vote. The Trustees discussed the following Consent Calendar Items: Com. No. BF1. Budget and Finance Routine Report Com. No. BSD1. Business Services Routine Report Com. No. FPD1. Facilities Planning and Development Routine Report Com. No. FPD2. Master Procurement Agreement for Power Tool Equipment Com. No. HRD1. Personnel Services Routine Actions Com. No. HRD2. Approve Memorandum of Understanding for 2010­2011 Calendar Revision Com. No. ISD1. Approval of Educational Programs and Courses Com. No. PC1. Personnel Commission Actions Correspondence Accept recommended disposition of Correspondence. The Interim Student Trustee’s vote shall not apply to HRD1., HRD2., PC1., and the Correspondence. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes Matters Requiring a Super Majority Vote Com. No. FPD3. Adopt Resolution of Intent to Convey Easement to Southern California Edison Company Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Interim Student Trustee Robinson, to adopt Com. No. FPD3. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CHANCELLOR Com. No. CH1. Adopt Resolution for Board Member Elections Motion by Trustee Pearlman, seconded by Trustee Scott­Hayes, to adopt Com. No. CH1. There was discussion regarding the possibility of utilizing instant runoff voting in future Board Member elections. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Abstain (Robinson) ADOPTED: 7 Ayes
Minutes – Regular Meeting ­ 6 ­ 9/15/10 12:30 p.m.
NOTICE REPORTS AND INFORMATIVES None.
PUBLIC AGENDA REQUESTS (Category B) Oral Presentations None. Proposed Actions None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND INDICATIONS OF FUTURE PROPOSED ACTIONS President Mercer reported on a special event that was held the previous evening to welcome Chancellor LaVista to Southern California. She also reported on the California Community College Trustees (CCCT) Board of Directors meeting that was held on September 12, 2010 in Sacramento. President Mercer and Chancellor LaVista presented a certificate to Dr. Chapdelaine in appreciation of the hospitality provided by LATTC staff while the Board meetings were held at LATTC from June 30 through September 15, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT Motion by Trustee Scott­Hayes, seconded by Interim Student Trustee Robinson, to adjourn. Interim Student Trustee Advisory Vote: Aye (Robinson) APPROVED: 7 Ayes The regular meeting adjourned at 4:27 p.m. DANIEL J. LAVISTA Chancellor and Secretary of the Board of Trustees By: Laurie Green Assistant Secretary to the Board APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Georgia L. Mercer President of the Board Date October 6, 2010
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